Group Travel Tour Operator and DMC for Devon
Devon’s Double Delights
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Powderham Castle ©Visit South Devon
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Exeter Cathedral is one of England's most beautiful Medieval cathedrals and represents one of the finest examples of decorated Gothic architecture in the country ©Exeter City Council
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Interior room in Powderham Castle ©Powderham
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Sidmouth, Devon ©Visit Devon
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Sidmouth, Devon ©Visit Devon
Enjoy the combination of North and South of this beautiful county
In this tour based in Tiverton, we combine North and South Devon. The tour takes us to Exmoor National Park, visits to Lynton and Lynmouth, Sidmouth, Powderham Castle and Exeter. The tour also includes a river cruise on the beautiful River Exe.
Dates
23rd May, 27th June and 12th September 2027
Suggested itinerary by coach
Day 1
Travel to your hotel
If time permits, why not stop off somewhere interesting during the journey. The Greatdays team can offer suggestions.
Day 2
Tour of Exmoor National Park, Lynton and Lynmouth
Our visit to Devon starts in the north with a leisurely drive through the spectacular Exmoor National Park. We arrive at Lynton and Lynmouth, often referred to as ‘Little Switzerland’. A popular destination for Victorian holidaymakers, the two towns are connected by a cliff railway opened in 1890.
Day 3
River Cruise and Sidmouth
This morning we travel south to Exmouth for a relaxing 75 minute cruise along the calm and sheltered waters of the River Exe. A live commentary explains the history of the area, the sights and the wildlife. We then travel the short distance to the regency town of Sidmouth described by poet laureate, John Betjeman, as “A town caught still in a timeless charm”.
Day 4
Powderham Castle and Exeter
The home of the Earl and Countess of Devon, Powderham Castle, near Exeter, is a fortified manor house enjoying a unique, picturesque setting within an ancient deer park. A private guided tour will reveal the 600 years of history of one of Devon’s oldest family homes. We then travel to Exeter where there’s free time to admire the magnificent cathedral, one of England’s finest, or perhaps discover the underground passages beneath the High Street and the Quayside walks, or simply wander among the many quaint streets and shops.
Day 5
Return home
Featured hotel
Tiverton Hotel ***
On the outskirts of the market town of Tiverton, Tiverton Hotel is just 20 minutes from Exmoor National Park. The rugged North Devon coastline is a 40-minute drive and the M5 motorway is just 5 miles away.
Set in mature gardens, the hotel has on-site coach parking. The spacious bedrooms at Tiverton Best Western have en-suite bathrooms, free wi-fi, satellite TV and tea and coffee facilities. The Gallery Restaurant serves traditional, regional cuisine using fresh local produce. There is no lift but lots of ground floor rooms are available.
Tiverton Hotel ***
| Dates | 5 days / 4 nights | Single Supplement |
| 23rd May 2027 | From £393.00 per person | £125 per person |
| 27th June 2027 | From £393.00 per person | £125 per person |
| 12th September 2027 | From £393.00 per person | £125 per person |
